Paul Kirby: Member for Port Darwin | Politician
Paul Kirby: Member for Port Darwin
Phone: 08 8999 6755
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25.01.2022 Happy Birthday Drybar Darwin who recently turned 2! It was wonderful to pop in over the weekend and catch up with Carly and Rikki. I hope you enjoyed the chocolates that were perfectly wrapped by the ladies at Pure Indulgence Fine Chocolates.
25.01.2022 Last night, there was a welcome reception for the volunteers and organisers of the Thailand Grand Festival by NT Thai Association at Parliament House. Thanks to emcee Goi for getting a photo with Layla and me. The Festival will be held tomorrow at Darwin Waterfront and will include performances, art, cultural activities and culinary delights. Make sure you head down and support our wonderful Thai community: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/thailand-grand-festival-202
25.01.2022 The Variety of Chefs Gourmet Dinner was held on Saturday night, raising much-needed funds for kids who are sick, disadvantaged or have special needs. Not only was it a great evening, Variety - the Children’s Charity NT raised $29,000 towards its cause. I had the pleasure of mixing with some hospo royalty, including Danny and Monica Yeung from one of our favourite lunchtime haunts, Roast and Noodle 328, and seafood consultant, Ziko Illiac. Thanks for a great night, Variety NT..., and well done on another successful event. If you're feeling like getting behind this great cause, you can sponsor a kid by scanning a QR code below.
25.01.2022 Did someone say 7 weeks until Christmas?! The Foodbank Appeal Christmas Hamper drop off for Foodbank NT has commenced around locations in Darwin. If you can spare a few items, please drop them in the bins provided at the the stores. Anything counts! They are located in Coles, Woolworths and IGA. It was great to pop in during the launch and donate some items for such a great cause. Well done guys.
25.01.2022 Lighting up the Bay is tonight, so make sure you get down to Cullen Bay Marina NT, Australia. I will be turning the lights on the Christmas tree and lighting up the beautiful new look of the Redevelopment Program at 7.30 pm. There will be performances at 6.00 pm and plenty of food options after work to feed the soul, so head down early!
24.01.2022 Arafura Music Collective is a community of the Northern Territory's premiere chamber musicians and will be performing Times of Change this Sunday evening at the Darwin Entertainment Centre. This event was postponed due to the impact of the global pandemic. Now, this relevant performance will most likely resonate with us all. Make the most of your Sunday, grab a ticket and enjoy the show after the Laksa Festival.
23.01.2022 Here are my five weekly top tips! Lighting of the Tree - Smith Street Mall The Burning Circus Rebrand Launch Party The Burning Circus Walk n Wag - Cullen Bay - Community Dog Walking Group
23.01.2022 Caiti Baker will be performing her second solo album "Mary of the North" at the Darwin Entertainment Centre on Friday, 13th November! Keeping it all in the Top End the album was written and recorded with Settle Down Records! It's a must see - grab your tickets now, before it's a sell out!
23.01.2022 It was a pleasure to accompany Mayor Athina Pascoe-Bell and Luccio Cercarelli from the City of Palmerston on a driving tour of their municipality today. Palmerston is such a vibrant and diverse community, and the Council is continually innovating and looking at ways to create a happier and healthier community. Thank you for your time today, Athena and Luccio. Eva Lawler MLA: Member for Drysdale
23.01.2022 Don't miss out on some lovely fresh fruit and veggies today at the last Pop Up Produce stall for the year. You will find the lovely ladies in the Westlane Arcade, near Trader Bar. All of the produce is grown here in the NT and is absolutely delicious! City of Darwin
23.01.2022 Great to see ex MLA Rob Knight back in Darwin and smashing out 5k’s with ease at Darwin parkrun this morning. Make sure you plan for the heat if you’re outside doing any activities today.
22.01.2022 The City of Darwin has released another set of My Darwin discount vouchers of $200,000 just in time for Christmas to help inject money into the economy, and the Northern Territory government have matched that to increase the total to $400,000. There will be money to spend before and after Christmas so make sure you download the app to save $$$ and support our wonderful local shops with a door. Starting on the 9th December with $200,000 and then another $200,000 on 20th January. Happy shopping! https://my.darwin.nt.gov.au/ Creative Jewellers
21.01.2022 Today is . On average, more than 17 million people die from heart-related illnesses every year. Any person interested in celebrating this day is advised to do so by being more attentive to their heart health. There are several ways you can do that, including partaking in physical exercises, stopping smoking, limiting alcohol and starting a healthy diet. What are you doing to help prevent heart disease? We have some great exercise spots and gyms in the CBD. ...Some great outdoor activities are the stairs at the Esplanade, a bike ride along the bike paths and outdoor door training with mates. What is your favourite type of exercise? HeartKids NT Heart Foundation
21.01.2022 It's ! My family and I LOVE our local bookstores - we love all bookshops for that matter! Whether it's amazing staff, a carefully curated range or stellar events program, celebrate with a visit to your favourite bookshop today! 2020 NT Writers Festival also finishes tomorrow so don't forget to check out what events are still on and support our local writers! #loveyourbookshopday The Bookshop Darwin
21.01.2022 I am giving away a $60 voucher from The Bookshop Darwin . Simply pop into The Bookshop Darwin in the Smith St Mall or call my office on 8999 6755 to collect copies to keep the kids entertained. The best colouring in wins! Entries close on the 19th October. Good luck!
20.01.2022 I was very proud to light up the first Christmas lights at Paspaley Park in Cullen Bay last night. We also lit up the beautiful lighting on the new structures as part of the 10 Million dollar upgrades in conjunction with the Cullen Bay management group. Congratulations to them and all the local contractors that have done such a great job, we look forward to it being finished in the next few weeks. Take the family down, it looks amazing. Cullen Bay Marina NT, Australia
20.01.2022 If you are planning on running an an event, activity or project to celebrate , grants are now open. The grant aims to provide funding to Aboriginal Territorians and in particular remote communities to recognise and support how Aboriginal people want to celebrate and commemorate culture, language, history and achievements. The grant supports the Northern Territory in how we celebrate Australia Day, aiming to strike a balance between... commemorating and respectfully celebrating Australia Day that is inclusive of Aboriginal Territorians. Learn more: https://dcm.nt.gov.au//celebrating-aboriginal-culture-aust
20.01.2022 The Million Dollar Fish competition is underway until 31st March 2021, so ensure you register before fishing this weekend. You wouldn't want to get with a million dollar barra without doing the paperwork first! There is also 100 x $10,000 fish to be caught amongst others, so don't miss out and look out for that tag on your fish! www.milliondollarfish.com.au
19.01.2022 If you feel like a bit of a giggle on a Sunday, check this out. A great video created and produced in Darwin by McGrath Films, Amelia & Kosta. Well done, guys! Love your work. #supportlocalbusiness The Bookshop Darwin
18.01.2022 It's great to welcome back the team at Deckchair Cinema for the dry! You can check out the program here: https://deckchaircinema.com/programs
18.01.2022 Happy 8th Birthday Hot Tamale! It was great to drop in today to wish them a happy birthday. There is always such great energy, amazing food and a large range of tequila of course! ... I hope you indulged on the delicious chocolates from Pure Indulgence Fine Chocolates.
18.01.2022 October Business Month (OBM) starts tomorrow! It's packed with presentations, workshops and networking events to further support small businesses across the Territory. The roadshow will consist of over 100 workshops by locals for locals across Darwin, Katherine, Nhulunbuy, Alice Springs and Tennant Creek regions. Darwin events will be held at DoubleTree by Hilton between 26th -30th October.... Monday 26 October Hospitality, Tourism and Retail Tuesday 27 October Construction, Trades, Property Development and Real Estate Wednesday 28 October Arts, Community and Not for Profit Thursday 29 October Agribusiness, Aquaculture and Exports Friday 30 October Administration and Professional Services Register via the link below for Darwin events: https://dtbi.eventsair.com/2020-obm/darwin/Site/Register
17.01.2022 A whopping 40,000 barramundi fingerlings into Manton Dam yesterday, means great fishing for Territorians into the future. It was good to be there for the release yesterday. #recfishing #fishing #territorylife
17.01.2022 Early Childhood Australia - NT Branch are running sessions for newborns - 4 years at Darwin Waterfront every. There is only a few sessions remaining, so pop on and register. It's a wonderful opportunity to meet other Mums and get the little one moving to help promoting healthy growth and development. You will find them at the shopfront near Oyster Bar in an air conditioned space.
17.01.2022 Here’s a picture of me learning about ‘contouring’ from our friend Kani (Beauty of Tatum) today. Her knowledge may have been lost on me, but it certainly wasn’t lost on the enthusiastic group of young Indigenous students taking part in their first youth empowerment makeup workshop held today at Larrakia Nation. Congratulations Kani and the team, and to everyone taking part in the workshop. I feel really proud to sponsor such a successful program. What a fantastic way of bringing people together and sharing some skills and knowledge.
17.01.2022 The annual Hot100 Santa Fun Run 2020 is this Sunday! It's an easy 2km course route around the beautiful Darwin Waterfront, with every entry receiving a fun Santa Suit, belt hat and beard to really get you into the festive spirit. I might see you there! @Darwin Waterfront Variety - the Children’s Charity NT 2Hot100 Darwin
17.01.2022 Carl Barron is visiting Darwin! I'm sure you would agree that he is funnier than me. Due to ticket sales going well, he has released a few more shows. Get in quick as you don't want to miss out on a night of giggles with a mate (and show him how good a Darwin crowd is). Darwin Entertainment Centre
16.01.2022 Let's welcome Sapphire Bar & Grill CBD this Thursday! The team at Sapphire Grill have been working hard getting ready for the opening. The bar is looking great and no doubt they will have some amazing food. Well done and thank you for bringing your great food to our CBD. You will find them located at the Smith Street Mall, where Frankies Pizza used to be. Sapphire Bar & Grill
16.01.2022 NAIDOC week officially starts tomorrow and there are some great celebrations organised by Indigenous Events NT and Larrakia Nation around Darwin over the next several days. You can find the program at Indigenous Events NT. NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia each year to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It was great to be down at the Mitchell Centre yesterday with the Tiwi dancers for the laun...ch of the Coles and The Purple House fundraiser. Over the next few weeks Coles will donate $1 to Purple House for every customer that walks into the store wearing purple. #NAIDOC2020 #alwayswasalwayswillbe
16.01.2022 Christmas in the Star Village will be open until 7 pm tonight for your Christmas shopping, and Creative Jewellers have an amazing Christmas special. The first five people to purchase an item from 4.30 pm will receive 50% off! (conditions apply). Don't head straight home after work, stay and get some of your Christmas shopping done!
15.01.2022 Johnn Johnn's have moved to a bigger and better location and are having their GRAND OPENING today from 12pm-10.30pm! There will be lots of free activities for the kids, Jordan Ravi Music is back - a Territory born musician with an incredible voice, they will be running competitions and there will be lots of ice-cream of course! Get on down there today to support one of Darwin's favourites - it's still located on Knuckey Street, closer to Mitchell Street end but on the opposite side. You can't miss it, it's the shop with the purple doors!
15.01.2022 Now is the perfect time to encourage your friends, family and doggos from non hotspots to visit the NT! Our largest ever summer tourism campaign will help drive people to the Territory during what is normally a low season for us. Aussies can get $200 off every $1000 spent on an NT booking made through @Holidays of Australia, Helloworld Travel Darwin or Flight Centre. The discount is valid for bookable flights, accommodation, tours, attractions and vehicle hire.... If you are a tourism operator and would like to have your product listed contact Tourism NT via email at [email protected] to find out more. Spread the word! Tourism NT
14.01.2022 Today a Royal Commission into Veteran and Defence Force Suicide was announced. This is long-awaited news to those who have campaigned tirelessly and for those families who have lost people to suicide. As the NT Minister for Veterans Affairs, I'm relieved that this important issue is finally getting the attention it deserves.
14.01.2022 The Million Dollar Fish Competition is back with more chances to hook the elusive million dollar barra. This year there are SEVEN fish swimming around in top end waters with million dollar tags attached to them! There are also 100 x $10,000 barra, 20 x $5000 charity fish, and for the first time ever FIVE double tagged fish which will see you win $10,000 plus another $5000 to give to a mate... So get online and register then get out there, wet a line, and catch those fish!
13.01.2022 If you are looking for an Apprenticeship or Traineeship City of Darwin have some great opportunities open. Applications close this Wednesday at 5pm.
12.01.2022 Here's an update for fishos regarding improved access to Corroboree Billabong, just in time for the dry season.
11.01.2022 I hope you took advantage of some of the wonderful free activities for the kids during week 1 of school holidays! Check out what's in store for week 2 and book your spot! Activate Darwin Darwin Waterfront ... https://activatedarwin.nt.gov.au/wha/school-holiday-program
11.01.2022 The Laksa Festival is back from 26 October Not only will one Territory business be awarded the golden bowl for world's best laksa - but you too can be recognised. When the Festival starts next month, download the app and rate every laksa you eat. The more laksas you buy, the closer you’ll get to finally having your status officially acknowledged as a Laksa Legend. ... This isn’t just about laksas, this is about jobs. The Laksa Festival puts us on the map, boosts tourism and supports local jobs.
11.01.2022 Check out what we have on for the rest of the school holidays with Youth NT NTYW 2020 SH Calendars. Events are FREE, although some will need you to register before attending due to restrictions on the number of people. Lots of fun activities for the kids! https://youth.nt.gov.au/calendar.html
11.01.2022 finishes today, but please remember to always have your safety measurements in place before you hit the water. Safe boating means planning your trip and telling an emergency contact where you’re headed, how many passengers are on board, a description of the vessel, assessing the weather, abiding by the laws, what time you’ll be back and of course having your boat serviced regularly. Enter the competition below to win a $100 Voucher and a Mari...ne Safety Prize Pack and stay safe! www.nt.gov.au/marine #getyourshiptogether #knowwhatfloatsyourboat #safeboatingweek Australian Maritime Safety Authority - AMSA Precision Marine NT Fishing Mates Nt-fishing Amateur Fishermen's Association NT (AFANT) Coast Guard Darwin Palmerston Game Fishing Club Inc.
10.01.2022 Today is and Johnn Johnn's are giving away 100 FREE COFFEES! Get in early to grab your FREE coffee and why not purchase some donuts, toasties or cupcakes for your office buddies while you are there! #worldcoffeeday #johnnjohnns
10.01.2022 Movember has begun! Who is getting hairy this Movember Australia to help raise money for mens mental health, suicide prevention and men's cancer? It's such an important topic and it's not too late to register! Sign up at movember.com/signuptoday. It'll be the most important Mo your mates will ever to get to know.
10.01.2022 2 !! Set your alarm for 8pm tonight to register for the $200 Tourism Voucher. There will be an optional BONUS CLAIM which gives you an additional $200 off for travel that is 400km from your place of residence! You will will find all of the information here on how it will be released: https://territoryvoucher.nt.gov.au/... Where you will be you going?
10.01.2022 I would like to welcome Jan Peters, who is the new Northern Territory Regional Manager for Mates4Mates. As a Territorian who is well-entrenched in the local community, Jan brings extensive transferable skills from various sectors including Government, not-for-profit and private. Having worked for the City of Palmerston for the past ten years in community service roles, she has successfully launched new centres, including the Community Arts Centre, executed high-profile events... across the Territory, delivered services to community groups, and significantly increased awareness and funding for various organisations and initiatives. Jan is proud to be the first Mates4Mates employee in the region and is dedicated to supporting the veteran community to improve their quality of life. With an understanding of the issues and challenges faced by veterans, Jan takes an evidence-based approach to rehabilitation and support and is looking forward to being part of the Territory’s first-ever veteran and family wellbeing centre. Jan’s other main focus will be on establishing strong working relationships with the key stakeholders of the NT VFWC and understanding the needs of local service organisations to help inform the future wellbeing centre in Darwin. Welcome, Jan!
09.01.2022 It’s always a laugh to catch up with Jimmy, Deola, Paul and the guys doing the Man Walk. They promise me that what’s spoken about at Man Walk stays at Man Walk! Well done to them and all the Darwin parkrun that braved the early morning humidity.
09.01.2022 Love the Dry Season mornings on the Esplanade and so does NRL Hall of Famer Brad Fittler! A very quick trip up to Darwin but they were very impressed with our city and hospitality. Thanks for stopping for a quick chat and hope to see you back soon.
09.01.2022 The Territory Check-In app is a COVID-safe check-in system that will help our local businesses who are required to start collecting visitor information. It’s free to use and is available now via the Apple App Store or Google Play for Territorians to download and register. For more information on The Territory Check-In App, visit: www.coronavirus.nt.gov.au
09.01.2022 This is Sizol Fuyana. She is passionate about empowering and encouraging young people through her business, Fuyana Support, and has worked hand-in-hand with the likes of City of Palmerston and Don Dale Youth Detention Centre. Sizol is one of four amazing people who spoke at last night's Young Business Professionals Showcase, put on by Business and Professional Women Darwin at Happy Yess Browns Mart. I was proud to open this event, and inspired by the incredible stories by Anjana Pant Baral, Bel Cook, Ben Poveda Alfonso and Sizol. Congratulations on an amazing evening, and thank you for having me along.
08.01.2022 Darryl Kerrigan would be very impressed with this enormous hole we've excavated in preparation for the Territory's newest Charles Darwin University campus in the CBD. The Education Precinct is the centrepiece of the Darwin City Deal, supported by funding from the Federal and Territory Governments and the City of Darwin. We're backing local business and keeping Territory tradies in jobs and this is why this precinct is so important for the Territory’s economic comeback.
08.01.2022 A friendly reminder that the Cullen Bay Redevelopment program is currently in progress. Please drive carefully and follow the road rules being mindful of the steel plates on the road and the 25km per hour areas to protect our workers and pedestrians. We are already seeing an amazing change and it's going to look fantastic once all work is completed.
07.01.2022 School is back for Territory children. Please remember to drive safely on our roads, particularly in designated school zones. Electrical underground cabling works are still underway near the cnr of Packard and Mitchell Streets, just outside my Electorate Office in Larrakeyah, so please take extra caution and remember it's a 40 km zone - the works should be completed in the next few weeks. #backtoschool #drivesafe
07.01.2022 The NT Writers Festival program commences tomorrow until the 4th October 2020. You can enjoy four days of storytelling, walks, readings, music and laughter at the beautiful new venue at the George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens. Check out the event page for further details. It sounds like it's going to be wonderful! NT Writers Festival
07.01.2022 Who has started their Christmas shopping yet?! The wonderful Activate Darwin are putting together a Christmas In The City magazine! If you own a Darwin City, Cullen Bay or Waterfront business, and would like more information, email [email protected]! #supportlocal
07.01.2022 Listening is one of the most important parts of my job as Minister for Small Business. Yesterday I had the pleasure of sitting down with a group of local business owners and stakeholder representatives at a CBD small business roundtable. It was a fantastic afternoon of positive conversation, innovative ideas, and challenges shared, and a great spread offered by our hosts Sapphire Bar & Grill CBD. Thank you to everyone who attended and took time out of their busy days to attend Attitude for men Sweet Brew & Co- Dining Room Rays Patisserie and Cafe MusicNT Chamber of Commerce NT Three Mum's Kitchen Boatshed Coffee House & Cafe Cullen Bay Sapphire Bar and Grill Berrimah Industry Northern Territory
07.01.2022 There was amazing feedback on the last Swim-In Movie Night at the Darwin Waterfront, so if you haven't already booked your ticket for this Saturday, grab it now before it's a sell out! Stay cool under the stars in our lagoon watching SHAZAM! Great work on organising this great event! DreaMedia Creative Next Tier Events & Karaoke Activate Darwin Swim-In Movie Nights in the Wave Lagoon ft. SHAZAM! (M)
07.01.2022 The rain cooled things down and another fantastic afternoon/ evening was had at the 2020 Darwin Laksa Festival. Congratulations to Chok's Place for winning the Golden Bowl for best Laksa for the second year running. Congratulations also to all the other winners, businesses, stall holders, judges, chefs and volunteers that made the festival such a hit. I’m sure it’ll be back bigger and better next year. Mix 104.9 Amanda Pernechele Martin Bouchier Activate Darwin
06.01.2022 Here is the Darwin International Laksa Festival - Festival Day program for tomorrow! There will be some outstanding local businesses with delicious Laksa's and the wonderful Jimmy Shu from Hanuman, Darwin will be doing a live demo of his family's famous Laksa. Martin from Phat Mango will also give us a live demonstration of their Crocodile Laksa! Check out the program for more information.
06.01.2022 It was wonderful to catch up with Jason and his team from Chok's Place in the Darwin Galleria yesterday which won the Golden Bowl Award for the 2nd year at the Darwin International Laksa Festival! They will also be appearing on Sunrise breakfast show at Darwin Waterfront tomorrow morning, so tune it! Congratulations and well done to everyone involved!
05.01.2022 The formidable foodie Melissa Leong from MasterChef Australia is in central Australia enjoying all that the Red Centre has to offer. Make the #northernterritory your holiday destination this year. There really is nothing else like it. #HolidayHereThisYear #seekdifferent #DoTheNT
05.01.2022 The Cullen Bay Project development program is a $10M transformation of beautification and greenery, and it's looking fabulous. We now have a beautiful space to sit and enjoy the best sunsets in Australia. We have public toilets and some lovely walkways for easy access for people with wheelchairs and prams. I look forward to Lighting up the Bay to the Christmas tree and this revitalisation project this Tuesday from 6.00 pm. Hopefully, I will see you there. Cullen Bay Marina NT, Australia Phat Joint Ebb & Flow Darwin EAT A PIZZA Lola's Pergola Darwin Seafood on Cullen Porkies Milk Bar La Beach Fish & Chips Boatshed Coffee House & Cafe Cullen Bay Picnic at Cullen Bay Yots Greek Taverna Exotic North Indian Cuisine
05.01.2022 Share the Dignity are collecting bags of female necessities across Darwin for Territorians that are doing it tough. It's such a wonderful cause, and it feels great to donate a few handbags of women's items to this excellent initiative. The lovey Sian Howell is one of their many volunteers and popped into the office this week. Keep up the great work. If you would like to donate, please read here: https://www.sharethedignity.org.au/ You can drop off items to your local bunnings store by tomorrow (Sunday or contact them directly for donations).
05.01.2022 The Activate Darwin Hub in Smith Street Mall is currently closed while they build an exciting display for Christmas! I look forward to seeing what they bring this year! The new window signage at the Hub is looking great for Darwin International Laksa Festival!
05.01.2022 "Walking in My Shoes" is a shoe store on Smith Street giving people with disabilities a chance to gain confidence and learn new skills. It's such a great initiative providing training and retail experience for young people with a disability by assisting them to walk into paid employment. If you have a few too many shoes, they also welcome donations and love it when customers drop in! Down Syndrome Association NT - Connect21
04.01.2022 I was working as Minister for Primary Industry and Resources when the threat of Citrus Canker was having a devastating impact on the livelihoods of NT farmers and the agriculture industry, and also affecting local residents who were forced to remove plants. Being able to completely eradicate this disease is an incredible achievement. I have the utmost respect for the team in the Department and industry representatives who worked tirelessly to end this, and the community for coming together to ensure there was as little impact as possible on our Citrus industry. Well done!
02.01.2022 A friendly reminder that all businesses that have a Covid Safety Plan will receive a QR code. This will provide a contactless, secure and easy way for customers to sign in. It also allows friends and family to check in, using one device. And all the rest of us have to do is download the app, register your details once, and scan the QR code when you enter a venue. As we start to travel more to visit family and friends over the Christmas period and our borders open to Melbourn...e in a few days, we must take these steps to protect ourselves and our community. Information collected using The Territory Check In app goes directly to NT Health and is safely and securely stored for 28 days to assist with contact tracing if required. This will help ensure the Territory stays safe and ensure our recovery stays strong. https://coronavirus.nt.gov.au/stay-safe/check-in-app
01.01.2022 The Darwin International Laksa Festival - Festival Day is this Sunday! If you haven't registered yet, please jump online now, and you will have the chance to win to return flights to Cairns, plus five nights accommodation Hilton Cairns (registrations are essential for entry to this event). There will be plenty of delicious Laksa's to enjoy, and the winners will be revealed! Register for your FREE ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/127660661475
